Blogs

Woburn City Clerk Bill Campbell is planning a big Voter Weekend set of activities in advance of the August 15 deadline to register for the September 4 primary election. This will include a voter registration event on Saturday, August 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at City Hall. Absentee ballots for the election will be available at this time, too. City Hall will also be open for voter registration until 8 p.m.on the August 15 deadline date. There are a lot of important races, including two open state representative seats, so stay tuned for more info on this event!

The Katrina Marie Band will be performing at the next Horn Pond Summer Concert, scheduled for Friday, July 13. The concert will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in Ice House Park, the flat grassy area that runs alongside Sturgis Street. This concert is sponsored by Waterfield Sotheby's International Realty.

The Woburn Public Library has an event approaching on July 20 titled Baseball Before the Civil War. Here’s a bit about the program from their website: “Ready to blow up the myths about the founding of America’s national pastime? Legend credits Abner Doubleday as being the “Father of Baseball” but the historical evidence says otherwise. Come hear scholar Aaron Krerowicz tell us why the legend is wrong in this presentation that traces the origins and early development of baseball. Doors open at 6:45.

Come join in the fun and holiday cheer as the Woburn Historical Society presents the Merry Minstrels celebrating the Holidays with song, dance, and Christmas carols on Sunday, December 10, 2017, at 4 pm, at the Wyman School Auditorium, 679 Main St, Woburn MA. The program will include music of many eras as well as familiar favorites for all to Sing-Along. Admission is free and light refreshments will follow the performance. Parking is free and the Wyman School is handicapped accessible. Information: 781-933-4976 www.woburnhistoricalsoci

Woburn public schools will be hosting back to school nights in September with dates and times as follows:

Elementary school Back to School Night -- 9/13 - 6-8pmMiddle school Back to School Night -- 9/14 - 6-8pmHigh school Back to School Night -- 9/19 - 6:30-8:30pm

Additionally, SCI will be working with the Woburn Public Schools and community partners to host a "Welcome Night" at the high school on September 26thfor families new to the Woburn community. Details to follow soon.

The Woburn Public Library is collecting donations for the upcoming book sale. If you'd like to donate, bring your books to the library at 36 Cummings Park starting September 5th. Acceptable items include books, audiobooks and DVDs.